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'No vote' to return only for single-candidate seats: EC

, Aug. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has decided to reinstate the 'no vote' provision for only in constituencies with a single candidate under the proposed amendments to the Representation of the... Read More


RAB ready to assist in national election, if assigned: DG

, Aug. 11 -- Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman on Monday said the force is ready to assist in maintaining law and order during the upcoming national election, should th... Read More


Teen killed in gang war over drugs business in Mohammadpur Geneva Camp; two arrested

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- year-old boy was killed in a violent clash between two rival groups allegedly over control of the illegal drugs trade at Mohammadpur's Geneva Camp area in the capital's on Monday aft... Read More


Sameer Quader says '46 crore' claim makes no sense, keeps BPL door open

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Sameer Quader Chowdhury didn't hide his frustration. A month ago, the Chittagong Kings owner got a legal notice from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) saying his franchise owed Tk 4... Read More


Students to enforce indefinite blockade in Barishal from Tuesday to protest poor health services

Barishal, Aug. 11 -- Discrimination Student Movement have vowed to enforce indefinite 'Barishal Blockade' from Tuesday to press for better health services at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and Hospital... Read More


Sagar-Runi murder case: Probe report submission deferred for 120th time

, Aug. 11 -- A Dhaka court on Monday again allowed more time for investigation and fixed September 14 for submission of the probe report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meher... Read More


Witnesses start testifying against ousted PM Hasina, family members in Purbachal plot corruption cases

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Testimony recording has begun in three separate corruption cases against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul, over alleged i... Read More


Tarique Rahman urges BNP followers to stand united amid 'conspiracies'

Naogaon, Aug. 11 -- Alleging that various plots are underway to derail the process of restoring democracy and people's voting rights, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged his party leade... Read More


Unidentified woman killed in Dhaka road crash

, Aug. 11 -- An unidentified woman was killed when a bus ran over her in the Kaptan Bazar area of Wari of the capital on Monday. Quoting witnesses, police said the accident occurred around 12:30 pm w... Read More


Amend Tobacco Control Act to protect future generations from malign effects

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- A discussion meeting was held on Monday between members of civil society demanding quick passage of proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act. Passing the amendments quickly is... Read More